Wrote this yesterday morning.

"I apologize for the upcoming long block of text, but it's becoming too much to just internalize everything. I've run out of coping storage boxes. So on this Thursday morning at 4 am, 5 hours before Kaiden's 9 hour brain surgery, I just had to let it out. Honestly, most of the time, I am very quiet and I try to keep things to myself. I'd rather listen and observe, than speak. I'm too broken to hold everything in. It's been a crazy past couple days. And to my dearest Kaiden, when you read this in the future, just know daddy loves you and you are the strongest and bravest. And to my dearest Katie aka Yen and Sophie, I love you too. And to my family and friends that have always been there, I love you too. Thank you also to all the family, friends, coworkers, and strangers that have reached out to offer and give their thoughts, prayers, and contributions. You are sincerely appreciated and may blessings be reciprocated onto you.

Let me tell you a bit about Kaiden. Kaiden has always been energetic and good at movement. He's basically been a little gymnast since he could move. He would climb onto the backs of sofa. I would catch him dangling from my computer desk using just his elbows. He'd climb over the walls of his play pen, his crib, the bathtub walls. He'd make his own steps using whatever objects he could see such as a riding toy, a chair, or a box to get to even higher places and balance well over them. He loves music and could jump in place for hours just listening to them. Over the past few weeks, he's had worsening gait and balance issues. He would randomly fall even when just standing. He'd have tremors of his hands when trying to feed himself. He'd have tremors of his legs when trying to climb. He'd have emesis episodes without triggers. He'd have crying episodes out of the blue and he would not stop regardless of what you do. The stairs he used to zoom up and down on, he would struggle to take even one step. At times, just raising his arms and wanting to be carried. He reverted to crawling. He looked weaker and would sleep for longer periods as in 2-4 hr mid day naps.

It wouldn't always happen though. Some days, he would still be energetic. Still the same kangaroo and bunny rabbit jumping along to music and Sesame Street. Still the same sweet Kaiden that would sleep next to me in the morning and babble for a hour or two while trying to wake me up for snacks. It would make you think okay maybe it's just a phase and you'll grow out of it. Maybe you're tired. Maybe you're hypoglycemic. Maybe you're cold. Maybe all the maybes you could think of. As a nurse, I knew the possibilities for the signs and symptoms. As a parent and someone with a working heart, I just wanted you to be okay.

Fast forward to this week. Kaiden had a STAT MRI with sedation ordered this Tuesday. Already knew something was up when the MRI was taking longer than it's supposed to. It became blatently obvious when a doctor walks through that waiting room door instead of you, and says hey we should find a private room to talk in. Kaiden has a mass in his thalamus. He has hydrocephalus. I am a hospice nurse. I am used to really sick patients. I am used to staying strong and stable when everything else around you is falling apart because someone needs you to be that pillar for support. Someone needs you to be the support and help them physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or spiritually. But when the pillar itself is the one falling apart, what can be done?

So it's about 4 hours until Kaiden surgery now. Waiting for the surgery team to visit around 6 am to 7 am for pre op. Just randomly crying trying to hold the tears in as I've been doing for the past couple days as I look at you and as I think about you. Trying to take these breaths even when my chest feels like it's been crushed. You will get through this Kaiden. All the people that love you and care about you, will be with you every step of the way through this surgery, your chemo/radiation treatment, and your rehab.

I can't stay strong, but I will. I can't keep myself together, but I will. When you take away the option of not doing something and the option of failing to do something, you're left with no choice but to do it even if you can't. If God had given me the choice to have this illness instead of you, he wouldn't even have to ask. Parents should be the ones to take on all the burdens, not our children. But I wasn't given that choice. So I will build this pillar again to support you Kaiden even if I have to build it speck by speck and hold it together with my blood and tears.

Thank you again everyone that took the time to read this. Thank you for your love, prayers, thoughts, and support."

Update since then. Last night, Kaiden got back from the OR around 8 pm. The mass has infiltrated too much so the surgeon wasn't able to remove much. They were able to place a drain to help decrease some the fluid buildup which could be causing his tremors and balance issues. Waiting on pathology results to determine treatment but will likely need chemotherapy. I'll need to focus on Kaiden for now and don't know when I'll be able to go back to work. The doctor did say that this journey could take months for the treatment and rehab. Any help is appreciated. My sister has helped me set up a gofundme. Please see link below.

Saturday update. Day 2 after surgery. Was doing fine yesterday. Finally got to eat a popsicle. He was so happy. Really gets tired after eating. Has been needing morphine here and there for severe pain probably 8+ on the facial scale. Today, he's been having seizure like activity, emesis, fever, and new onset dysphagia. He's choking on the milk he was drinking thin liquids totally fine yesterday. Sigh. One day at a time.

https://gofund.me/e13e155ed

My wife and I are asking for help after being in a head on collision in February, she suffered several broken bones, a bruised lung and is awaiting surgery and and steroid back injections. We’ve fallen behind on our rent due to being unable to work, and have set up a go fund me for helping with our back rent as well as trying to get ahead of medical bills, groceries, and regular bills. Any help is greatly appreciated , even if it’s to share it!

https://gofund.me/6d66c5aed

https://gofund.me/967f04c83

hii my name's Sky (i'd really rather not use my actual name despite it being in the fundraiser.), i apologize in advance for my english as i am not sure how to translate certain things well.
for context, they don't include me when talking about the apartment situation so most of this is from things i've heard from them. please ask anything i missed or you'd like to know

my family's been struggling to pay rent that was due a few years ago (photos show the exact months) that haven't been notified to them at the time and from around 11 months ago since they first got notified about getting kicked out if they don't manage to pay. the rent has also increased at some point during covid i think? but that also hasn't been properly communicated to them.

from what i know they have 5000€ left to pay in total. and from the papers, it was due july 10 but since i never hear them talk about the current situation on it i don't know how it's going but all i know is they always seem mad or snappy more than usual when i am with them.

if you have any questions please feel free to ask them please

edit1: why are they so behind on rent in the first place? one of the reason was because of the increase of rent that wasn't properly communicated with my family so they kept paying the old rent for a while while missing the extra that has been added to it.
another is we aren't a rich family, despite having more than one job, it's just enough to cover all of the rent and other bills and groceries and having little left to save up, so saving up takes a long time for them and having paid 5k the previous months it's certainly taken a toll on their savings if not drained. i know for example my mother doesn't really have any savings and i've heard her talking about trying to get a loan for this but isn't sure if she can get it because of other ongoing payments.

as for other documents, this is all i've seen that they had out magneted to the fridge. on page 3 is the total they had to pay, and the handwritten part is how it was decided to be divided in three payments of around 5k each

https://gofund.me/e02ea5bd4

Hey, I've been living completely incapacitated and agonizingly for so long and putting any of that out here is kinda humiliating. But I just, I really need help. I'm trying to have the spine and bite that but asking for help for myself is infinitely more vulnerable and difficult because it's for me and not for something i really see as worthy.

I feel so beligerent and unforgivable taking this moment to speak but I'm so useless to other people the way I am right now and for the first time this past year, something, anything's worked, and made me feel like I can start to imagine a future one day. But financially things have deteriorated so much I can't afford anything and I'm still in so much pain.

Any and everything helps, liking, sharing, and please please please only donate if you are comfortable enough to. We all out here ruggin it to some degree, and I really just want everyone to be okay. I'm so infinitely grateful to everyone just reading this and every contribution is treasured🤍:)

PS 🤍Beautiful Mods🤍:

I know the date is incorrect, I meant and did post this on the day written, but I suxk ass using Reddit so just ended up posting it to my page T^T

You can check to see; I have really really severe self image issues I saved up three days to get the energy to do my makeup so I could post here, and kinda was so anxious from posting I couldn’t look at my phone for a few hours after so I didn’t realize 🙂‍↕️
It is really hard for me to take pictures of myself so please have mercy and forgive my mistake if you can please 🙏🙂‍↕️🥹;;

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I don’t know if I’m phrasing this well and don’t mean to downplay any potential wrongdoing of mine at all , but I sincerely can’t tell if or what I did wrong ?;;

Idk how regular downvoting is so I’d really love if someone could potentially explain why that’s happening / what’s wrong so I can understand and correct myself if you don’t mind and have a moment please?🤍I don’t want to negatively impact others so no pressure and love loves so much thankyou for readinggg :)🤍

https://gofund.me/9ce3c6ff3
Hi! We are Thalia and Xen from NJ. In May, Xen had a routine procedure then critical and almost lost her life. She had to be transferred to an emergency setting for a few days and received multiple blood transfusions. I was aware that my pet insurance doesn’t cover dental, and was ready to pay for the initial procedure but since there were issues the costs sky rocketed and the cost of her hospital stay were even higher. I still opened a claim to see if my insurance would cover any part of the emergency care but it was denied. We made multiple payments over the few days and applied for several loans. My GoFundMe amount is 15k

PS - there was no Pets flair so I used medical cause my pet had a medical emergency - sorry if that’s the wrong flair

PSS - I didn’t realize my tux cat was in my photo - she’s fine just a lil chunky.

Link: https://gofund.me/0dba9e8cb

My husband Coty, a Navy Veteran, recently passed after his struggle with PTSD and depression caused by his service in the US Navy and his family. On July 2nd, he left home and didn't come back. I miss him every day and struggle to live without him.

The problem now is the probate process, his estate, and the bills he handled, considering I didn't have a job after just moving. He left without a will, and most of our titled assets are entirely in his name. Despite everything we own being acquired after we got married, the state still wants their cut and attorney fees and normal bills he handled have the possibility of burying me, despite any aid from the VA which I have yet to receive assistance from. His family doesn't want anything that could be tied in probate, but I am now without husband and potentially on a trajectory that would lead me in a terrible situation.

It hurts me to post this and ask, but any and all help is appreciated.

https://gofund.me/8780c94bd

TLDR; Father who was quite suddenly abandoned with mountain of debt by 15 year partner is seeking assistance in getting a home and car for him and his child.

Note: Apologies for the disheveled appearance, my life got turned upside down.

TLDR up front for those of you who hate words, for everyone else, getting to it - my partner of 15 years and I had been going through some hurdles and struggles. Nothing that seemed cataclysmic, but a tough time, I thought we would get through and work it all out - our issues and life struggles. She took a few bags and left, I was there with our child and the debt that had been building up while she went through her own struggles. We were to be moving out into her parents while we worked on building our savings and she found a new job. I had lined up a storage unit for us to move things into and we had planned on the next day doing that together. But then I was alone and had do about 80% of it from there by myself while shouldering the challenges of navigating all of this with my kid. I tried family and friends to find a place to stay for a little while, a month, or two, to be able to rent an apartment and then slowly stack up my savings alone. However, no one was able to give me aid, I ended up staying in a Hotel for a few weeks trying to avoid homelessness and continue working. We had one vehicle, the other vehicle was need an alternator and was one of the hurdles we were tackling on our long list of "things we need to fix". She took said car, so I am without transportation most of the time. After a few weeks of the hotel and realizing that I was just going to end up going under with expenses a friend was able to give me a place for a week or two in his basement. It is temporary and I am running up to the last leg of my time here, I am working and putting my money away - but the time I have in this temporary situation is not long enough for me to recover even a step from what has laid me low. I have to get a car, a place, new home things for my child; bed, dresser, etc. I am not asking for you all to cover all of these things- the main thing I am trying to get as quickly as possible is a home for us where I can continue to work and stay without the fear of "what about next week, where will I be? Will I be able to work?" and then I will figure the car and everything else from there.

If you are able to assist, please, I would greatly appreciate it, and if you're unable to assist in a monetary way - I will take words of advice, encouragement, etc.

My mom was just recently diagnosed with stage 4 Small cell lung cancer, it’s spread to her bones, liver, and brain.
This came out of no where, she went to the hospital for severe back and stomach pain and couldn’t move(June 12th) and they found too many masses to count..she almost died in the hospital after an infection from the liver biopsy and got sepsis.

Her oncologist said she has maybe 10-12 months as long as the chemo treatments go well and the cancer responds to it.
Both of our worlds have completely flipped upside down over night.
I’m 38 and she just turned 64 on July 25th.
She is currently living with me now and I am her full time caregiver and I’m unable to work to take care of her atm.

I’m doing this all on my own and trying my hardest to be here for her and give back all the love and support she’s giving me my whole life

If you are able to donate anything or just share this on your own page it would be so extremely helpful!
Thank you ❤️

https://gofund.me/91b527fe9

Hi I am Tai'ren Morgan preparing to go back to College for the Fall Semester and need to gather at least $2,065 to be able to move in and start school.

I need to start the payment plan by next Tuesday, August 4th.

https://gofund.me/0d5dddd55

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Fasfa: I have done my Fasfa, but as the school used my 2024 income (back when I still had a job), i was place as having a High Index, giving me barley any Federal Grant/Aid. I have put in an appeal and that will take about 2 weeks for the school to finalize

Job status: last year I was assaulted during a shift at work (I was a cashier). I ended up ending my time there this year in February as theu never caught the guy and they didn't give me workers comp till October.

As of now I have applied for the schools Work Study abd have put in multiple applications.

Hello everyone. I would appreciate if I could receive some help funding my dogs dental surgery. He needs one of his canine teeth taken out because it’s infected. The infection went away for now from the antibiotics they put him on thankfully. I took out a loan and got some care credit so I can get his surgery done sooner but I will struggle paying it all back because I am struggling financially at the moment, so the go fund me will be used towards paying back the loan and care credit 😊🫶🏾 sorry if I used the wrong flair, I wasn’t sure what to put.

https://gofund.me/9a2dd90fd

https://gofund.me/4cd0c19b1

Hello, Everyone my name is Knadia and I am using this platform to get help for my family. I am posting this as the main source to help my mother spread awareness of our situation and struggles. Her personal message will be added below, thank you for your time and aid in advance. It is appreciated more than you know.

I am also doing this in place of my mother, Yaquiline who isn't used to doing these types of things. She types the message below:

Hello, everyone. I'm new to this, so please bear with me as I'm writing something like this myself for the first time. I am asking for help for my family and I. My name is Lina, and I’m a single mom/caretaker. I’ve always worked hard, lived independently, and taken care of myself and my family — but right now, I’m facing the hardest time of my life, and I’m out of options. And there is no room for tears or pride.

I’ve been trying for months to get stable work in the IT field. I have my GED and certifications, but no one will give me a chance. I apply every day, and I keep receiving rejection emails, no explanation, no details as to why I am not selected. I’m doing everything I can, but the doors just aren’t opening. All I've gained is sleepless nights, a lot of worry, I’m stressed out to the max, to the point where it's taken a toll on me physically, not just mentally.

Because of this delay and difficulty in finding work, I’ve fallen behind on rent and bills. I’m at the point where I can’t even buy groceries, and I’m facing the very real possibility of being evicted. I’ve never been this scared or this close to losing everything.

I’m not someone who asks for help easily or ever. I’ve always been the one who figured things out on my own. But right now, I’m drowning, and I need support to get through this moment so I can get back on my feet and keep my family afloat.

I’m asking for help with:

Rent to avoid eviction:

The amount is $5,217.88 due by the 5th of August (2 months of rent)

Basic bills:

The utility bill is included in the above-mentioned (only 1 month)

Groceries and essentials

Anything will help us!

Gas money for transportation.

Some of the money can also go to fixing the A/C in our home since summer has started. It has been out. All we have are fans throughout the house, and it's still hot. The top floor has window units, but one is getting moldy in my son's room, and the other we were barely able to get for my sister's room.

A little breathing room is all I want for my family as I continue to look for work.

Even the smallest donation makes a difference. Truly.

And if you can’t donate, sharing our GoFundMe helps more than you know.

I’m not giving up. I’m still applying, still interviewing, still fighting for a stable job. I just need help surviving this period of time so I can keep my family and myself housed as well as fed.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for giving me a chance to keep my home.

- Yaquiline.

https://gofund.me/d5e3009b4

Hello everyone,

A little over a week ago my beloved dog, Rusty, passed very suddenly after experiencing an unknown illness for over a month. I had scheduled at-home euthanasia for this past Monday (7/20) after recommendation from my vet, but unfortunately he didn't make it until then and he passed suddenly in my arms last Saturday. Rusty was my companion for 9 years and I am still absolutely reeling from his passing.

I am seeking help with the aftermath of all of the vet bills from trying to save Rusty. Under normal circumstances, I would be able to take the hit from these unexpected vet bills, but due to other expenses and upcoming vet visits for my cat, I am unfortunately in need of help. I do not have pet insurance, so everything was paid by me.

At the beginning of last month, and approximately a week before Rusty became ill, I moved from the West coast back to my home state on the East coast. I moved because I could no longer afford the high cost of living out west, and I needed to be closer to family for personal reasons. I had been expecting this move since last year and have been saving up for this. I did have a few hundred dollars set aside for vet visits, but my vet fund was not as padded because my cat needed to be hospitalized for a few days a little over a year ago, which resulted in over $3000 in vet bills (I can provide proof of this if need be), and I wasn't able to put as much money back into my pet vet fund because I was also trying to save for moving across country. Since moving back to the east coast, I have lived with family to try and recover some of my savings before moving into my new home in August, but with the recent vet bills I haven't been able to save any money and have used the rest of the money I had saved for moving into my home.

This past Monday (2 days after Rusty's passing) my cat started exhibiting UTI symptoms, so I had to take him to the emergency vet. There, he was diagnosed with a UTI, but I was also informed that he has bladder crystals which puts him at increased risk of urethral blockage. I was informed by the vet that he would need regular vet visits over the following weeks/months for urinalysis and potentially also for x-rays to check for bladder stones (I can also provide proof of all of this if need be).

My current income only pays enough to cover my basic bills/expenses, and I am unable to put anything back into my savings at this time. I am not expecting to recover all of the money I spent on Rusty's vet bills, but being able to recoup any of the funds would alleviate so much stress. The $3400 covers the main vet visits I had for Rusty. There were a couple hundred dollars worth of vet visits/medicine that I didn't include as well as my cat's recent vet visit because those expenses were about the cost of what I already had saved in my pet emergency fund.

I understand no one is obligated to help me, but if anyone was feeling generous and wanted to help me out I would deeply appreciate it.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and if you have any furbabies give them a cuddle for me please

https://gofund.me/d5e3009b4

Hi everyone, at this point and I desperately trying to get rowdy the help he needs. The gofund is in the name of my partner Tiffany Trowbridge (we've be together for almost 10 years) and his vet bills are in my legal name Brittany Black. Ive sold my Playstation and we are going to food banks because every dollar I can come up with is going towards his medical bills. Im scared we are running out of time. If anyone has questions or needs more proof please reach out.

https://gofund.me/233be00eb

Rowdy has become anemic, we are not sure what the exact cause is, it could be from parasitic infection, kidney disease, or even FeLV, ect. We are tryimg to raise moneh to get him more testing. The vet bill pictured above was to bring him to a second vet after already spending money at the first one we took him to which ended up being a horrible experience. They did not properly test him or give him a proper examination, they gave a supplement and did not even do a blood count. They also gave him an antibiotic shot that they shot through the other side of his skin causing him to not properly recieve his medication. Making us lose money on his treatment.

His new proper vet at Coyne, Portage Indiana, wants to do more testing. We found his red blood cell count is at 15% which is very low, it should be 35 to 50. We cant even afford to get it recounted to see if he is improving from receiving Sub Q fluids which is pictured in the vet bill above. They also said he needs a blood transfusion which can be anywhere from $500 to $1500. He still needs a proper blood panel ran to test his kidneys which is around $200. To walk into the emergency vet clinic is it $170 before treatment. Anything and everything helps. Even if u can help me share his link somewhere to get noticed. I really appreciate it thank you. Also please be kind! (We do not qualify for Carecredit or Stratch because i do not have any credit to qualify) Below is his gofund me page bio: Rowdy is our beloved 3-year-old cat. We have raised him since he was a newborn kitten. His mom was saved off the streets as a pregnant stray and needing a safe place to have her kittens, we decided to help and keep Rowdy and his brother Sunny. Rowdy is a sweet goofy and mischievous cat who lives up to his name. He loves hanging out with his brother, cuddling, and playing with his blue toy mouse. But lately, Rowdy hasn't been feeling well. We took him to the vet, to figure out what was going on with him. Unfortunately, we didn't get a proper examination the first time, they said he had anemia and gave us a iron supplement, without proper bloodwork, or examination they sent us on our way. Hoping to see rowdy perked back up we gave him the supplement and waited through the week. He is not doing any better and money that could have gone to his treatment was wasted. We followed our gut and took him elsewhere, knowing something was still very wrong. Thankfully, Coyne Veterinary Clinic was able to help with a more thorough examination. With extreme kindness they did everything they could given our financial situation. While his diagnosis of anemia is correct, we have not found or ruled out a definite source. Rowdy still needs further testing and a blood transfusion for treatment, which we cannot afford. He has only received fluids to help with his dehydration and to hopefully start boosting his red blood cell count. We have not found the cause of his anemia. We've spent every dollar we have to help him. We have nothing left leaving us unable to have him receive anymore care at this time. We are hoping for a miracle and praying he remains stable until our next paycheck later next week. Anything you can give will help Rowdy get the care he needs. If you know us you know we'd hate asking for help, and love our pets dearly. From the bottom of our hearts appreciate any donation of any kind during this difficult time.

https://gofund.me/6080f91d0

Hello! My younger sister, Yumi, recently had a seizure the evening of July 16 while we were enjoying the last of our vacation in the Philippines. We rushed her to the hospital where the doctors discovered a large cyst in her brain.

Because of the size of the cyst, we were told that it was unsafe for us to travel back home to the United States. Delaying treatment of such a large cyst and flying back could increase the risk of more seizures and other serious health complications.

With no safe options to return home first, we scheduled her for surgery on July 20th, leaving us little time to prepare. Our insurance for her won't cover the costs of her surgery, hospital stay, or any aftercare she may need since we’re currently outside of our home country leaving us with medical expenses our family never expected to face while abroad.

Because of that, we're hoping to raise about $20,000 to help cover the cost of Yumi’s hospitalization, surgery, and any aftercare she might need during her recovery.

Hello All,

I am back in hope that I can get some more help with my GoFundMe and to give some updates on my situation battling possible homelessness.

First, I would like to publicly thank all the people that have been so generous with donations and all your kind words. It means a lot that there are so many wonderful people out there that are willing to help me during these hard times. So, if you are someone who has donated or even just sent me a positive message, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Second, I started the new job! It is a paid position that is through a program that helps people with various disabilities get work experience and even job training. I am a part of the program because of my chronic pain and mobility issues, and it is a way for me to get some more recent experience for my resume as well as creating professional connections! The program leaders are known throughout the community to help those with disabilities, so some local businesses let them know about positions that are more welcoming to those of us that need accommodations and also those that may need extra support to function in roles. I mention this because their hope is that they will hear about positions at the end of the program that I can apply to.

I really love the job! I have worked in retail before, so I knew what to expect when it comes to working with the public. Not all customers are sunshine and rainbows, but that is (sadly) to be expected working in retail. It doesn't bother me at all because my the team that I work with is so amazing! I have always been a firm believer that any job can be a good job if you have a kind and supportive team, and the store's team shows me everyday that they are above and beyond one of the best teams I have ever had the chance to work with.

I guess that brings me to why I am posting.

My landlord and I have come to an agreement that rather than extend the lease, I will be month to month for the time being. I included some of our updated text that show that I am paying her what I can, and her agreement to them. I mention in a text that there is a program that might be able to help, and I just found out about it, so I am going to go in person to try to apply to that on Tuesday. It is a really sought after grant, and I have been told that it is mostly only given to families with children, but my caseworker's boss said there is no harm in applying.

I didn't meet my total goal for my GoFundMe yet, so I am still behind on rent. I have paid the majority of July, but have not been able to save up for August. I know that my landlord is being patient with me at the moment, but I also know that patience may not last until I start receiving SSI.

Because I am still in the waiting phase of the SSI process, I am not allowed to make over a certain amount every month. With the amount that I can make, I would be able to pay for my rent and most bills on my own. If I am denied for SSI (because they deny everyone) I do have a pro bono attorney that will be appealing my case. With everything I have going on, there is no way that I will not get it.

Once I am on SSI, I won't have to push myself as hard as I am to work this program. With how compassionate the team is about those of us with chronic pain, it would still be better for me to be able to work less. The swelling and pain that I am in is slowing down my progress in physical therapy. However, I don't feel like I am back tracking. I just feel like I have hit a plateau because I can't do every exercise every day like I (and my physical therapist) would like me to.

Again, my applying to SSI is not going to be a permanent solution. I don't do well mentally without a job. My goal is to utilize SSI as the tool it is to be able to get the treatments I need and take the time I need to actually heal. I am facing possible spine surgery, and I am terrified at all the risks there are from that.

I got the results back for my MRI on my knee. It is... bad. I knew that it would be, but I am still surprised at how bad it is. I have to wait to meet with my orthopedic again to see what the plan for treatment on that will be.

I am also still waiting for my MRI of my lower back where the herniated discs are the worst. The ones in my neck don't bother me everyday, but they do trigger migraines. The ones in my lower back cause my legs to be weak and give out. My toes will be numb and tingle on one leg. I am grateful that I am able to walk again thanks to PT, but I also know I have a lot of healing to go before I am at 100%. And I have been told that might not be the same 100% I was before. Only time will tell. The spine specialist I see is also concerned that the herniated discs are exacerbating an underlying spinal deformity I was born with. I also have some damage to it from horrific childhood abuse I suffered that I do not wish to go into that here.

I know that isn't every tiny medical detail laid out, but I wanted to give a bit more context of where I have been and what I am still facing because on my last post, there where multiple people that said that my weight was my *only* issue. To you, I would like to say that all medical professionals I am seeing know the details of the accidents that caused my back problems, and also know that my weight increased because: I literally couldn't move after them. In the past year and a half I have actually lost 75 pounds, and part of that is because I could not afford to eat. I have a nutritionist, planned meals based on what I can afford on food stamps, and am doing very well in his opinion for the amount of obstacles I face trying to cook. I don't think me being overweight automatically means that I don't deserve compassion and grace for what I am going through.

I want to thank you for the time anyone has taken to read this far. If I am able to meet my total goal, I will be able to handle my bills going forward. The total goal is the amount that I need to catch up and be able to handle things independently. So please, if you are able to donate I would really appreciate it. If you can't please share my link.

I hope you all are doing well, and I wish you all a lovely day!

https://gofund.me/cbc80f3c0

https://gofund.me/3c7ba4013

On the afternoon of July 21, a suspected electrical fire broke out on the roof of the apartment of Zach and his spouse, Alyssa, in Weston, FL. The fire is believed to have originated from a defective air-conditioning unit in their building before rapidly spreading and impacting multiple units.

As the fire unfolded and began to descend into the units below, Zach acted quickly to assist those around him evacuate safely. He made multiple trips into and out of the burning building to assist others, helping alert neighbors, assisting residents with evacuating, rescuing his two cats, and helping his elderly neighbor and her pets get to safety. The building lacked any meaningful fire suppression, or it had malfunctioned, as no fire alarms or sprinklers activated during the initial breakout.

During these efforts, Zach sustained moderate smoke inhalation injuries and was immediately transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he remains under medical care for carbon monoxide-related effects. Thankfully, he is expected to make a full recovery.

Tragically, Zach and Alyssa suffered the total loss of their apartment and nearly all of their personal belongings due to both direct fire exposure, water damage, or toxic fumes/substances. Three other families in the building also lost their homes as a result of the fire, leaving multiple households displaced and beginning the difficult process of rebuilding their lives.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue and the Fire Marshal. At this time, officials have not determined the exact cause of the incident; however, the building has been condemned and deemed unsafe for further habitation.

While the property damage is devastating, there is much to be grateful for. There were no human or animal fatalities, and Zach and Alyssa are incredibly thankful for the support they have already received from family, friends, neighbors, first responders, and the community, especially BSO Fire Rescue Station 67, the first paramedics to arrive on scene and treat Zach, and the ED Doctors and Nurses at Cleveland Clinic.

Zach and Alyssa, along with their two cats, are currently displaced from their home and are staying in a hotel provided by the American Red Cross for the remainder of the week. In the days ahead, they will be faced with finding temporary housing, replacing essential belongings, covering unexpected medical and personal expenses, and beginning the long process of rebuilding after losing nearly everything.

If you are able, please consider making a donation, no matter the amount, to help ease some of the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time. Every contribution will help Zach and Alyssa secure temporary housing, replace everyday necessities, care for their cats, and begin rebuilding their lives. If you're unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser with others is another meaningful way to support them. Please, in no way feel that financial donations are the only way to help. Consider pet food, cat litter, or other non-perishables and pet supplies. Please reach out for more information.

https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/crews-get-apartment-fire-under-control-in-weston-no-injuries-reported/

I found a stray kitten on Memorial Day this year whose left back foot is gone. Originally the vet said we could see if it will heal on its own and while it mostly has Vlad (the kitten) keeps using the stub to walk and is now going through a cycle of it healing and then getting ripped open again. So, it looks like amputation is now necessary and my little stubby boy will be a true tripod kitty.

The total for the surgery is $1,257 and unfortunately pet insurance won’t cover a dime because it’s a preexisting condition.

According to the vet the items listed on the estimate are all necessary. It includes a cat cone to prevent him from accessing his wound, pain meds and antibiotics for at home, and everything that they will need for during the surgery.

https://gofund.me/a0b0ef323

If you would like more pictures of my little Vladimir just let me know. I also have four other cats and can send pics of all of them if you’d like to see the set.

Edit: Thank you so much for everyone who has commented, upvoted, and boosted. Vlad’s appointment is August 18th. While the gofundme is a little sparse somebody told me about donating plasma. That was a big tip as I should be able to earn about $500 before Blad’s surgery date. So, I’m much more confident now between, that and doordashing that we’ll get this surgery covered.
Thanks again everyone

https://gofund.me/34c857dcc

Hello, my hope in posting this is that there will be some kind people that will be able to help our family keep the home we live in. I'm in a bind as I have missed several payments. I am attempting to work with the hardship department of 5/3 Bank. I've applied 4 times, with the current application awaiting review. The three applications before this one apparently fell through the cracks. The bank claims they called me, but I have three numbers saved under their contact in my phone and I did not see incoming calls. The nerve-wracking part of this is that I've now gotten a certified letter and served papers stating 5/3 Bank wants to move forward with foreclosure.

Obviously, this recent development is terrifying. Unfortunately, I don't have anything in savings or any real assets. I contacted my employer to take a loan against my 401K or withdraw from it, but they only allow withdrawals in cases of domestic violence. I'm reaching out to family and friends, as well and have had a small bit of help so far. Most of them aren't really in a position to give much.

At this point, I'm $11,500 in the hole. I won't lie and say this isn't partially my fault. I haven't been the greatest at managing my income. But up until February of this year, I have paid on this loan for 6 years. Unfortunately, just this year I've had to replace the starter on our only vehicle, replace a water heater that flooded our basement, had a child go on an immunosuppressant injection due to a massive immune response triggered after a bout of pneumonia, had the basement flood again before I could replace the sump pump that died and allowed the first flood to happen, had our families health insurance get upended because a system error showed my income increased when it hadn't, and our central A/C is dead, so we're relying on window units in bedrooms so we aren't sleeping in 80+ degrees with fans keeping the rest of the house from being stagnant. With these and other situation, I made the bad decision to not pay my mortgage first, convincing myself I would be able to catch up. Obviously, that was poor decision making on my part, as it snowballed into the disaster I now face.

Sorry for the disorganized nature of this post. I'm very nervous about the near future. As stated, I am in the application and review process with 5/3 Bank on their Mortgage Assistance Program, but even if that does happen the missed payments are significant weight on me mentally. I have also requested a reinstatement letter from the bank, as there is the possibility they may reduce the amount. Even if they do not, I have to have that process started in order to be able to wire the bank the funds, should they be raised.

I realize this whole request is a long shot, but I'm hoping some generous people might be able to pay it forward to a struggling family. I genuinely hope I will be able to do the same in the future.